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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-28
This Great State,

This Great State,
The News says the game law is not
enforced in Catahoula.
Natchitoches parish has S976S in
It's treasury, and is out Of debt.
New Orleans capitalists have enter
ed several thousand acres Of land in
that parish.
Dewberries are plentiful, extra
large and sell at Colfax at about Is
cents peck.
Capt. c. W. Hudspeth, Judge OF
the 18th Judicial District, died at
Opelousas on the 18th inst.
The Journal says several pieces of
Homer property were sold recently at
an advance of about o hundred per
cent on former prices.
Gov. McEnery Friday evening APP
pointed E. d. Estilette Judge of the
18th Judicial District Court, vice G.
W. Hudspeth, deceased.
Charles Easton, of London, Eng
land, large bondholder of the Texas
and Pacific Railroad, was in Alexan-
dria last week locating lands.
North-Louisiana Journal: seThere
must be a fair, square, honest, straight
forward deal in the next State Con-
vention. That body must fully and
fairly represent the Democracy of the
State. and only the Democracy"
Michigan and Tennessee capitalists
have bought 10, 900 acres of bottom
land in Richland parish, and propose
to cut off the timber for furniture
and slaves. After the timber ia re-
moved the land will be devoted to
stock raising purposes.
Opelousas Courier: sThe Price
plantation, situated about eight miles
west from town, and containing about
839 acres, was sold at auction last
Wednesday at the sale of the insol-
vent estate of W. M. Price, for S2755
cash. 1t cost over $40, OOO."
Ruston Caligraph: "The Sabine
Southron reports the infusion of new
life in the people of Sabine, evidenced
BY the erection of new buildings,
clearings of land, making of new
fences and other valuable improve
ments, such as has never been seen
in that parish for years past"
Very well said by the New Orleans
Chronicle: 'There never was an era
in our history, when it was more
important to adhere to the principles
OF strict construction of our Consti-
tuition and to jealoua limitation OF
the powers of the several departments
OF our government than the present. !"
Ruston Caligraph: Practical bust
mess men of Mansfield and Coushatta
have under consideration the propo-
sition of extending the Mansfield tap
to Coushatta as narrow gauge road.
The cost of construction is estimated
$780, 600, which by proper effect can
easily be raised in DeSoto and Red
River parishes.
Robeline Reporter: eve would
like for our farmers who make q
practice Of keeping four or five mon
grel cur dogs, to take up eight or
ten pigs and feed them the same
amount thrown away on these ours,
and tell as at the end of twelve
months which is the more profitable.
What it takes to keep up four dogs,
will raise 1000 pounds OF pork an
nually. Some may say this is news
paper stuff; well give it trial"
The late Grand Jury Of Rapides
examined and inquired into 1853 COM
plants, ignored As presentments and
found 81 true bills, among the num-
her 46 are for violation of the liquor
law, 8 for violation Of Sunday law, ID
for carrying concealed weapons. / for
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-28

A II parties occupying lands Of tho vieks
"A burg, Shreveport & Pacific Railroad
Company, In Rossier parish, are hereby noti-
lied that am now prepared to sell and lease
the same. A. r. THOMPSON.
Agent for ", 8. e. p. r. r. Lands in
Boseier Parish. La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-28


Interstate Commerce law would
prove public benefit. The law is a
huge fraud, and will no doubt soon
be repealed. It is imperative at the
very commencement. When will our
lawmakers realize the truth and
wisdom Of the saying, ''the world is
governed too much"
The Avalanche appeals to the COM
rades in arms of the gallant General
Forrest to erect a monument to him
in Memphis. The Avalanche is in
earnest in it's endeavor, and declares
that it win continue it's noble work
until the monument is securely in it's
place.
The hotel business is threatened
with disaster by the Interstate law.
People who travelled extensively be-
fore its passage win now remain at
home and oomplacently smoke their
pipes under their own vine and fig
trees.
The merchants and manufacturers
OF San Francisco have telegraphed
the Inter State Commerce Commits.
sion protest against the suspension
Of tho long and short haul clause
over the Pacific Railroads.
Socialists in Chicago are not quite
SO rampant. Probably when the
bomb throwers are swung off into
eternity the thing will be pretty
thoroughly squelched.
Neither the North nor the South
csn afford to forget the fact that
churches and school houses are, in
the end, far less expensive than jails
and penitentiaries.
The Charleston News and Courier
says complaints in regard to the
Interstate commerce law continue to
reach the commission from all quar-
ters.
This country is a cosmopolitan
enightener. 1t sends printing presses
and electric lights and educators and
missionaries to all parts of the world.
Southern Louisiana is enjoying a
genuine boom. Lake Charles appears
to be headquarters for that region
and is building up very fast.
1t is not by violence and blood
that the cause of liberty, which is
the cause of universal humanity, is
to be promoted.
The s'talent for appreciation" is
not as it should be. Is it not better,
after all, to look on the bright side
OF humanity.
The railroad men expect to build
an extraordinary large amount of
road bed in the northwest this season.
True Democracy means honesty
and genuine reform, aud not the
name Of reform.
The South il the home of hooms
just now, and We hope they have
come to stay.
Neither individual nor national
hfe is worth preserving at the cost
Of integrity.
The conventional forms of society
are becoming the bane Of true hos
pitality.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-25

the night of July 4th. The open-air
concert and grand display of fire.
works will be free to everybody, and
delicious refreshments in great va
riety will be served at moderate pri-
ces. Everybody in town and vicin-
ity should attend this occasion and
give the boys liberal patronage as a
slight recognition of the many kind
nesses the young gentleman have
shown the people by furnishing mu-
sic for various occasions.
Moonlight pic MICS and lawn
parties with plenty of moonlight have
become rather tame affairs, and so
the Good Templars got a change of
program and added much to the ro-
nance of their supper in the park
Tuesday night by good, solid, old
fashioned rain. The rain was not on
the program to be sure, but as they
could not prevent its falling, they did
not let its fall prevent them from
having the supper. AS the rain fail
ed to improve the flavor or consisten-
cy Of the ice cream, added nothing to
the aspect or quality of the cakes, nor
enhanced in appearance the drapery
of the ladies present, the refreshments
and company were hastily moved
into the Warren House ball room,
where the festivities were kept up
till late hour, and the cash receipts
run up to quite satisfactory sum.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-25
Something New.

Outsiders frequently wonder where
the railroads obtain proper return for
some. Of the ingenious but costly
methods adopted in advertising their
lines. One of the latest to attract our
attention is a nicely bound 64-page
book entitled, "What to Do" con-
tanning description and the correct
rules Of a large number of games
suitable for parlor or lawn, which has
been issued by the Passenger Depart
ment OF the st. Paul, Minneapolis q
Manitoba Railway, and will, we I'M
derstand, be forwarded postpaid upon
receipt of s cents by G. H. Warren,
General Passenger Agent, at st. Paul.
1t is a book that would ornament
almost any table and interest both
old and young.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-25
Prohibition and Prayer.

The following beautiful flight from
one of Hon. Ansley Gray's lectures
brings the question home to profess
ing christians who are withholding
their support from the prohibitory
amendment:
" l respect the opinions of all men,
but / cannot understand how a man
can pray: Our Father which art in
Heaven, hallowed be Thy name'-
and then 60 to the ballot box and
desecrate that name. / cannot un-
derstand how one can pray: "Thy
Kingdom come"-and then 90 to the
ballot-boX and vote for Satan's king
dom to come. | cannot understand
how one can pray: Give us this
day our daily bread then cast
vote to take bread from the mouth
of the white-faced woman and the
thin-lipped child. / cannot under
stand how one can pray: Lead US
not into temptation and then cast
vote that thrusts temptation in a
brothers. way. Nor how at the altar
one can pray for the drunkard and at
the ballot-boX vote to make drunkards
around is insulted humanity, above
an insulted God!"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-25
JULY FOURTH,
The Warren House Band Supper.

The supper, and open air concert
that has been postponed by the cornet
Band several times on account of en-
tertainments given by various other
institutions will certainly be given on
JULY 4th.
beginning at 5 o'clock p. IN. They
desire to say to the public that all
kinds of refreshments will be served,
and that no trouble or expense will
be spared to make the evening thor
oughly enjoyable.
MRS. r. MEAD
has accepted the invitation from the
Band to be the general manager OF
the occasion.
The committee on fire works has
placed that part of the program in
the hands of
MR.. ID. L. BROWN,
whose taste guarantees something
very attractive and worth looking at,
and we might say" the voice of the
cannon will be heard in the land.'
Several appropriate addresses will
be made by prominent speak.
ers. Everything will be in first class
style, and everybody is invited to
come.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-25
Farmers Organization.

Weare requested tonotify the farm
ers of Warren county to meet at the
Courthouse in McMinnville on Satur-
day, July I'd, at IL o'clock, a. m, for
the purpose of organizing a farmers
association under the State Bureau of
Agriculture. Mr.. S. E. Cunningham,
Assistant Commissioner of Agricul-
ture will be present to assist in the
organization. The Bureau of Agri-
culture will offer cash premiums on
the crops Of the present year, to be
distributed through this association,
and it is important that every repre-
sentative farmer of the county be
present.
The matter of a county fair might
also be discussed at this meeting,
Warren county should hold an annu.
al fair, and it can be made big sue.
cess in this county if the farmers will
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-25

Springfield Record: There is pus-
sy cat in Springfield that has five lit
tie kittens. She is just little over
one year old. She is the best tobac-
co-fy-catcher we ever saw. Last
year, after every sun-down during
the spring and summer months she
would go to a luXuriant growth
known as "the devil in the bush, "
and as the flies would come she would
"snatch 'em." She is again at her
post this season. A few evenings
since we saw her spring straight up,
at least 3 feet, at which time she got
her game. One dozen like her on
every farm wouldsoon rid the country
OF the tobacco worm, and all the cats
would be kept fat without expense.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-25
Fourth Round of Quarterly Meetings
McMinnville District, M. E. Church
South.

Beech Grove circuit at New Church,
July 90, "a.
Tullahoma and Manchester, at
Manchester, July 80, 81.
McMinnville Station, Aug. 6, I.
Hickory Creek Circuit, at Bascom,
Aug. IS, IA.
Manchester Circuit, at Bethany,
Aug. 20, 81.
McMinnville Circuit, at Bybee's
Chapel, Aug. 27, 20.
Smithville and Short Mountain, at
Short Mountain, Sept. 3, 4.
Hickory Valley Circuit, at --,
Sept. 10, II.
Sparta Circuit, at ---, (Tues.
day and Wednesday, Sept. 10, II.
Sparta Station, Sept. II, IS.
Hillsboro Circuit, at HillsborO,
TUESDAY and Wednesday, Sept
20, 81.
Monteagle Mission, at -,
Sept. a, %.
Tracy City, October l., ..
~ T. MOOnN p f
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-25
A Large River Cargo

The largest load ever taken by a
single steamboat down the Mississip-
pi reached New Orleans, La, recent
ly. The Joseph B. Williams had
the tow made up on the Ohio River,
consisting of 80 boats and. barges
loaded with coal; the load, S26,Ol1
bushels of coal, or 1888 tons. The
steamer is attached to the rear of the
tow, guiding and controlling it III
the current. 1t would take about
1900 freight cars and fifty engines to
bring the load by rail.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-25
She is the Idol of my Heart.

Well, then, why don't you do some
thing to bring back the roses to her
cheeks and the light to her eyes?
Don't you see she is. suffering from
nervous debility, the result of female
weakness?
A bottle of DR.. Harter's Iron Tonic
will brighten those pale cheeks and
send new life through that wasted
form. Ifyou love her take heed.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-25
DR.. J. E. Lilly.

Any one suffering with Catarrh,
Weak or Diseased Eyes, Deafness or
Diseased Throat, will find it to their
interest to consult DR.. Lilly, the cele-
brated Oculist and Aurist. He will
be at R. H. Mason's, this place, from
Thursday, June 3Oth, ten days.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-25
An Over-zealous Student.

Mrs. De Garmo-"T understand
your son is quite sick at college, Mrs.
Smythe?"
Mrs. Smythe-"Yes. Poor John!
The President writes me that he en-
tered into his work with too much
ardor, and he has broken down."
Mrs. De Garmo-"What seems to
be the nature of his trouble?" 1.
Mrs. Smythe-"He was hit on the
head by foul ball, believe they
call it,"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-25
Attention Boys.

All persons are forbidden to go in
bathing or swimming in Barren Fork
on my premises above the Beershe-
ba ford. All trespassers after this
date will be prosecuted to the full ex-
tent of the law. This June 25th 1887.
GEO. STEETLY.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-25
0cullst and Aurist.

DR.. j. E. Lilly, the celebrated Ocu-
list and Aurist, will be at McMinn-
vile from Thursday, June 3Oth, ten
days (see his circulars). Consultation
free. Call and see him at r. H. Ma
cnDjS
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-25

take hold of it in the proper spirit.
This lisa matter ofsecondary consider
alton, however. Let every farmer in
the county who can, be present on the
first Saturday in July, to participate
in the organization of the association
above mentioned.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-25
y, October 1, ..
7. l.. MOODY, p. f.

Shelbyville Gazette: VIM. f.
Chandler has been elected US. Sena-
tor from New Hamshire. He will be
remembered as Sec. of the Navy un-
der Arthur and who made consider
able reputation as a naval contractor.
He first became prominent through
his connection with the great fraud
of 1876.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-25
Bargain Counter.

We have established a Bargain
Counter upon which we shall place
goods that we are desirous of closing
out and shall keep it replendished
with desirable goods at a sacrifice in
prices. J. c. NJ. Ross & Son.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-25
On The Fly.
Local and Personal Intelligence Of
Interest Cleaned from the People
We Have Talked with
This Week.

Lao W6Shs
Ice for sale in any quantities at
Ritchey's drug store.
Don't forget the supper in the
Park on July 4th.
-Blackberries and June bugs are
here.
Country Hams, Breakfast Bacon,
and Dried Beef, at Smartt & Co.
Remember the farmers organiza-
next Saturday.
Ice for sale at ID. l.. Browns at
reasonable prices.
The weather has been delightful
ly pleasant since the rain Tuesday.
Fire works in the Park on the
night of July 4th.
"A large stock of Mason's Fruit
Jars in both sizes, at d. O. Jenkins.
Gentle Spring has come and gone
without any pike road agitation in
Warren caunty.
Prize Baking Powder, a hand
some glassware prize with every
package, at Smart & Cos.
Master Charlie Hardin, son of DR..
r. A. Hardin, Nashville, is visiting
his cousin, Master Louis Irwin.
d. o. Jenkins keeps in the lead
with fresh candies, confections, do
mestic and tropical fruits, etc.
MIR. Chas. Colville has been con-
fined to his home with sickness for
two or three days.
Another lot of cheap Muslins and
Prints to be opened at J. c. NJ. Ros:
& Sons next week.
-Whooping cough and measles are
both prevailing among the children
of McMinnville.
Lap robes and busters, fly nets
ear tips, etc., in great variety at W
S. Maddux & Cos.
Mrs. j. p. Bostick, of Cleveland
Tenn, arrived today friday on {
visit to hermother, Mrs. Pennebaker
-Tobe Leidynow manipulates the
soda water fountain at Ritchey's
drug store, and says he makes th'
best in town.
We have had splendid weather
this month for saving hay, but tht
drouth through May cut all hay
crops rather short.
Come to the Park on the nigh
of July 4th to the Band supper, anC
bring your girl. If you havn't any
girl bring somebody else's girl.
Miss Lizzie McHenry, of Nash
vile, arrived Monday last to spend
few weeks with relatives here, and i
the guest of Mrs. Il. c. Lind.
The best and freshest goods il
the way Of family groceries and sup
plies will always be found at d. o
Jenkins.
Miss Janey Price, daughterof DR.
Price, whohas been teaching at Paris
Ky, arrived today (Friday) to spenc
the summer with her parents here.
"A. Nunnelly still continues to re
ceive fresh supplies of family grocer
les of all kinds. Some fine suga
cured shoulders now on hand.
MIR. J. l.. Haggard has taken tn
agency here for McEwen's Stear
Laundry, Nashville. He solicits tn
patronage of all wanting work i
this line.
Sparta Expositor: Mr.. Die
Smart and his charming sister, Mis-
Belle, of Warren, arrived Tuesday O
visit to Mr.. Frank Womack an
family.
MIR. w. G. Lillard, for severe
years proprietor of the Crisp Spring
hotel, now has charge Of the Centrs
Hotel,S5 North Summer Street, Nasf
vile.
-Gracy Thomas, col, died at he
home near Smart, Tenn, last Sun
day morning. She was a memb(
of Finger Chapel church, and Idle
in the faith"
Mrs. f. Broyles and her daugl
ter, Miss Mamie, ofSavannah, Tenn
mother and sister of Mrs. J. W.. l
win, arrived Saturday and will sper
tbn cur,,,o,, ,,.;Nl, NTre Ir,,-;p
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-25

"Tm sorry to say there are no seats,
madam" said a passenger who was
hanging on to a strap in astreet car, as
a lady tried to crowd past him. 81
know it," said the lady, sweetly;
"but l should like to get as far as the
middle of the car, as my hustle is
outside in the rain"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-25
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Postoffice at McMinn.
vile, Tenn, for the week ending June %,
which will be forwarded to the Dead Letter
office if not called for in 80 days.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-25

Armstrong, DR.. Fred Norwood, Miss Matte
Arnett, Mary Nunnelly, Miss Dosie
Bennett, w. NJ. Payne, H. C.
Bosh, Francis Randolph, Mrs. VIC.
Crowder, Mamie Smith, F. E.,
Cantrell, H. II. Smith, Miss Sarah
Crutcher, Jack Jim Sterrett, J. W.
HenSior, Fannie Shaw, W. NJ.
Humphrey, Prof. .M.W Tate, w. Fl.
Jett, Mrs. Mat Thompson, 5. w. .
Keel, John Wilson, W.T.
Locke, Thos. Wheeler, John (col.)
Newbv, G. n. NJ, WOker,J. W.
Parties calling for any of these letters
will please say Advertised"
ED. J. WOOD, P. NJ.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-25

Tender hearted young lady-Oh,
you cruel, heartless wretch, to rob
poor birds.of their eggs! Wicked little
boy-Ho! That's the old mother
bird that you've got on yer bonnet.
Guess she won't care.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-25

1t is noticeable fact that the
schools teach neither manners nor the
art of conversation, two things which
60 far toward making the worldly
success of a young man or young
woman. The pupils are taught how
to take language apart, as it were,
how to orend it and to utterly demoral-
ize it, but they are not taught how to
put it together again-as witness the
exercises compositions" and the
talk of the pupils when away from
he schools. Home Journal
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-25

Nashville American: In noting the
recent agreement of Kentucky dis
tillers to close their establishments
after July for one year, it is observ-
ed that there are "a, 100000 gallons of
whisky in Government bonded ware
houses today. The present stock of
whisky in bond in the Kentucky
warehouses is AZ, ,7O4, 1903 gallons. The
monthly output of Kentucky whisky
is about two and quarter million
gallons.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-08-08
TIE POET WHITTIER

cast Down with Grief over tho Strange Act
ofan Adopted Daughter.
DANvERs, MASS, August THE unex.
pected disappearance of Phoebe Wood
man, the beautiful daughter OF the poet
lWhittier's cousin, Mrs. Q. @. Woodman,
who lives with her distinguished relative
at the Oak knott, has been the chief topic
here for several days. The. motive which
prompted her disappearance is mystery.
Although an adopted daughter, Miss
Phoebe WIS the idol Of the family and
especially Of Mr.. Whittier, who loved her
as father. 1t was while tho poet was
epsnding a briof vacation in the New
Hampshire hills that some circumstance
caused the girl to break the associations,
which Tor twelve years have bound her to
moro than friends, and start for the far
West leaving no trace OF her whereabouts
and assigning no cause for her act. On
July IS her horse was found tied to tree
near a railroad station. Close at hand
was riding habit which gave rise to the
belief that come crime had been commit
ted. 1nquiring at the railroad station
brought cut the fact that the young
woman had taken train; for Boston.
Yesterday a telegram was received from
the young woman at East. Saginaw, Mich !,
saying abe was at that place with friends.
She did not explain her departure. Mr..
Whittier lB cast down with grief.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-08-08
TIE BIG REUNION,
Meetings This Evening Various
tSN Reunion N0tos. 4. 4El lrFA

Committee Meetings This Neutrality-suspicious.
Reunion Notos. K. Es 5E4
This evening tho different German
singing societies which are to take part in
the muaical programme Of Reunion week
August 23-26-will meet at the Arion
Hall to rehearse the music selected to be
rendered on that occasion. g II.S''1
The Committee on Trades Display will
meet this evening at the office of Mr., An.
gussus Pollack, on Water street. A fail
attendance 10 due tho gentlemen who are
working up this important feature. 5iT--
The Executive Committee will meet this
evening at headquarters, 1908 Chapline
street, with the Committee on the G. A, R,
g The Printing Committee will also hold
an important meeting. zF1N555 713
Some very handsome ribbon badges of
the Society of the Army Of West Virginia
have been procured and limited number
are on sale at I. R. Waterman's.. IN M
The big tent has been measured and
plated for seating. As planned it will
seat very close upon 10000, and several
thousand more can find standing room, 4
James E. sayres, ESQ.,, OF Waynesburg,
"a, writes that he cannot be here with
the boys during the Reunion, though he
would Like very much to meet them once
more. Z: ..4t' Us ., :. ,iiI.3l$s7